Ha, I know that this title is going to get your attention. I wish if Norinco starts making wonderful C96 Broomhandle. Heck, Chinese did manufacture those decades ago, and without CNC machines. The only thing they should do is to beef it up so it can shoot indefinitely 7.62 Tokarev ammo. Also, I would like to see barrels for 9x19 and 9x23. If they could sell 1911A1 for just $325, I would imagine that C96 should not go over $500. Considering that original 96 in reasonable shape goes for $1500 and up these days, I think that for $500 they will go like hot cakes. What do ya think?
NEW PRODUCTION; C96 Broomhandle
- Thread starter Onty
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Look up the Type 80 machine pistol. In the late 1970s, the Chinese redesigned the old C96 and manufactured it as a sidearm for their armoured troops -- and they made it for Tokarev ammunition. Surely it would not be difficult to get a semiautomatic only version produced for private consumption. Link below; remove 3 spaces.
http:// world.gu ns.ru/hand guns/hg153-e.htm
http:// world.gu ns.ru/hand guns/hg153-e.htm
Interesting gun, however, Type 80 machine/automatic pistol looks (is) something between pistol and submachine gun and OK as a military sidearm. I might be wrong but I just cannot see big market for this type of pistol over here.
I think that original C-96 with its timeless elegant classic lines would sell much, much better. Even if they make top end in two parts, with screw-on type barrel in order to cut the cost. Again, strong to take 7.62 Tok ammo. Personally, I would pay double money to get C96 instead of Type 80.
Mauser C-96
Type 80 machine/automatic pistol
I think that original C-96 with its timeless elegant classic lines would sell much, much better. Even if they make top end in two parts, with screw-on type barrel in order to cut the cost. Again, strong to take 7.62 Tok ammo. Personally, I would pay double money to get C96 instead of Type 80.
Mauser C-96
Type 80 machine/automatic pistol
Years ago (Ancaster show) I had seen 1911 chambered in 7.62x25. The seller told me that the gun was prototype. Apparently, manufacturer was considering Asian markets (local governments) where 7.62x25 ammo is common.
Heres and Orignal C96 made in 1897 low ser # in the 4000s i just bought recently.
Its classed as a perscribed Antique.
Gun is like brand new inside and out, all orignal finish.
The Machineing in theses is just fantastic theres only one screw in the entire gun that holds on the wood grips.
Its the coolist gun i ever seen.
I doubt they would make a copy even the 1918s version are quite complicated and musta been expensive to make.
Screw on barrel would help but you seen inside one of theses puppys.
Its classed as a perscribed Antique.
Gun is like brand new inside and out, all orignal finish.
The Machineing in theses is just fantastic theres only one screw in the entire gun that holds on the wood grips.
Its the coolist gun i ever seen.
I doubt they would make a copy even the 1918s version are quite complicated and musta been expensive to make.
Screw on barrel would help but you seen inside one of theses puppys.
Interesting! Did they convert 38 Super? If so, I did not know that US Army had this calibre.
I read somewhere about the vietnamese/vietcong converting the 1911 from to .45 to 7.62 tok in their tunnel workshops. Probably using a chunk of Mosin Nagant barrel, a candle and a file.
